THE GRANGE 07932 165 718 | www.thegrangesomerset.com Set in its own parkland and gardens, The Grange is not only impressive but welcoming, feeling more like a home where receiving your guests will feel personal and just a little bit grand. The driveway sweeps towards the front of the house for the perfect start to any reception party. The House sleeps 22 in luxury double bedrooms with mainly en suite bathrooms. The grounds of this magnificent Georgian rectory give a sense of peace, privacy and seclusion, while offering sweeping lawns and ordered flower borders. What’s more, the terrace and walled gardens offer plenty of beautiful areas for those special timeless photographs. There’s also a vegetable garden and greenhouse full to the brim with organic fruit and veg, available for any chef to use. The Orangery seats 50 for the ceremony and many more for a drinks reception. It can also host the same number for a seated wedding breakfast and can open up onto the garden or a marquee for a less formal celebration with up to 150 guests. There are other reception rooms available too for more intimate gatherings, the dining room for example would seat 20 for dinner. Once you’ve tied the knot, why not stay on for a mini-moon? The House is an ideal holiday location with pool, tennis court, sauna and horses, plus many local attractions are on the doorstep, with the heavenly local countryside to explore. HAMSWELL HOUSE 07710 727 773 | www.hamswellhouse.co.uk Hamswell House is a beautiful historical venue with the main facade a fine example of the English Renaissance. Whereas the garden-facing exterior on the other hand, with its stone arch and French window is early 18th century. Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, the romantic gardens make for the ultimate backdrop and from the terrace, perfect for drinks, there are stunning rural views. You and your guests are free to explore the pergola with its wonderful old wisteria, the walled gardens and the terraced herb garden, which all make idyllic photography locations. Exchange your vows in the romantic 18th-century orangery, which boasts high arched windows and a Costwold stone room. It can seat 40 inside and during the summer, more guests can watch and listen from outside on the lawn. Receptions are held in an elegant marquee, which is custom-built and decorated to your requirements. This can seat up to 240 for a wedding breakfast. www.oxiphotography.co.uk 25 WINTER VENUES
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